Sunday, January 18, 2025: Art Parties & Exhibitions continue to bring us arts and culture in Los Angeles. View the Harmonies and Dissonance: StudioEleven Artists at Colburn, or celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with The Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Of course you can also enjoy a foodie fest, some theatre as well as live music too.

January 18, 2025 Art Parties & Exhibitions

Downtown…Smorgasburg Los Angeles is a popular weekly culinary adventure at Row DTLA every Sunday.Additionally this lively open-air market features an array of local food vendors as well as a family-friendly beer garden.

Smorgasburg LA

Be aware no dogs are permitted. Event: 10am to 4pm; Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St. LA, 90021; https://la.smorgasburg.com/

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Downtown

StudioEleven hosts an open house for its current exhibition Harmonies and Dissonance: StudioEleven Artists at Colburn. The 2025-2026 art exhibition at the Colburn School offers the 33 artists a safe space for creativity during these turbulent times. This is the 8th annual collective exhibition at the Colburn. Event: 11am-2pm; Colburn School – Courtyard, 200 South Grand Ave., LA, 90012; https://www.studioelevenart.com/

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South Los Angeles

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a free community event spotlighting movement. The event is titled Dancing in the Light: Healing with the Arts. In addition to being focused on dance, it reflects both creativity and healing. This is a continued initiative launched to support families affected by last year’s Los Angeles wildfires.

The event features jazz, African dance, Afrobeats as well as an aerial dance demonstration led by academy faculty and guest instructors. The program will conclude with Conversations in Clay, a live discussion with artist Chukes. The talk features the rebuilding process of his studio after the wildfires. He will also present a sculpture created during a previous session which will be up for auction. Event: 1-5pm; Check-in begins at 12pm;  Debbie Allen Dance Academy, 1850 S. Manhattan Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90019; https://www.debbieallendanceacademy.com/events

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Santa Monica

An Octopus Theatricals Production presents Patrick Page in a one man show. All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain will run from January 15-25, 2026 at the main theatre at BroadStage. Tony Award® Nominee and Grammy Award® Winner Patrick Page knows how to sink his teeth into the true meaning of being a villain.

There will be a 15-20 minute talkback with Patrick to explore the world of Shakespeare’s villains and his relationship to them more intimately. Performances: 2pm and 7pm; Admission starts at $45; The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St. Santa Monica CA 90401; Parking is free; https://broadstage.org

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Sundays at the Mint

In Mid City…The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene. But be sure to check the Mint’s calendar for up-to-date info as well as guest performers/musicians. Furthermore, Musicians who want to jam will get in free with an instrument after 9pm (one drink minimum). I love that!! For table reservations, please email themintdinnerreservations@gmail.com Doors open: 7pm; Enjoy the jam with special guests at 9:30pm; Ticket prices vary depending on entry time; Visit the website for the full schedule. The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://themintla.com

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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.

Read more about Arts and Entertainment throughout the world on our sister site EatTravelGo.com, an art inspired travel site.

Or enjoy artist / gallerist interviews on our Art Talk Page also on ETG.